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Recruitment intentions fell after EU referendum, says CIPD survey
Downturn was most dramatic in private sector; employers urged to invest in staff ‘to boost productivity and resilience’The number of employers expecting to increase staffing levels over the next three...
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Opinion: Don’t your PAs deserve development opportunities too?
It’s time PAs were recognised as the skilled managers they are, and trained accordingly, writes Penny WhitelockPersonal assistants (PAs) are often the glue that holds a business together – but are they...
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Tribunal case shows problems can arise from the ‘gig economy’
Uber drivers claim entitlement to basic employment rightsThe way goods and services are delivered has shifted dramatically in the past few years due to technological developments, and with these...
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Lower migration ‘will make little difference to wages’
Post-Brexit economic challenges will wipe out any benefit for lowest paid; Resolution Foundation warns of ‘severe damage’ to key sectors if skills issues not addressed Any rise in wages for Britain’s...
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Employers ‘will pay up to £18,000 for the right apprentice’
Survey suggests perceptions of low pay may be inaccurate; IPPR says fewer under-18s are taking up apprenticeships ahead of new levyThe overwhelming majority of employers (92 per cent) would be willing...
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Opinion: Where does the responsibility for skills development lie?
As the world of work evolves, employees are taking more ownership of their own development – and employers need to work harder at recognising their efforts, writes Chris LittlewoodAt a recent City...
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Choosing the right contract for apprentices
New funding arrangements are not the only issue for employersFrom April 2017 all businesses with a wage bill of more than £3m will be subject to an apprenticeship levy of 0.5 per cent of the payroll....
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HMRC plans clampdown on ‘luxury’ salary sacrifice schemes
Fleet industry worried about future of company cars, as government aims to limit tax savings from benefits-in-kindHMRC has announced plans to limit the tax and national insurance contributions (NICs)...
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Almost 90,000 EU workers entered labour market before Brexit vote
Large rise in number of foreign nationals, as overall employment levels reach record high; TUC says figures are proof national living wage worksThe number of EU nationals employed in the UK grew by...
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Opinion: Self-criticism could be the biggest barrier to women’s success at work
New research provides evidence that women consistently rate their own performance lower than men do. Employers need to do more to tackle this damaging trend, says Geoff TrickeyTheresa May’s appointment...
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Protected conversations: first EAT decision
How to make best use of the pre-settlement confidentiality rulesRecently the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) looked at the issue of ‘protected conversations’ for the first time in a case called...
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Hospital porters threaten strike action after bosses remove their television
Watching TV a ‘coping mechanism’ for staff who have regular close contact with dead bodies, says union Hospital porters are threatening strike action after a television was removed from their staff...
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Third of employers have turned down candidates because of their social media...
HR professionals report that online activity is increasingly influential in the hiring process; trend is ‘worrying’, say recruitment expertsMore than half (56 per cent) of UK employers admit that...
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How to tackle social media bullying at work
With reports of cyberbullying on the rise, legal experts say organisations need to raise awareness of its prevalence and impactMost HR professionals know how to handle a case of face-to-face bullying....
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Gender pay gap reporting rules to be extended to the public sector
BBC and Channel 4 to be caught by the new regulationsThe government has issued a consultation setting out its plans for gender pay reporting in the public sector in more detail. Its aim is to ensure...
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Huge rise in maternity discrimination, says Citizens Advice
More new mothers are being pushed out of the workplace, with reduction in working hours the biggest source of complaintsThe number of women seeking advice on discrimination around maternity and...
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NHS accused of ‘disgraceful’ failures in progressing women and ethnic minorities
People from both groups badly underrepresented in senior positions, report revealsThe NHS has been accused of failing to utilise the talents of both female workers and those with ethnic minority...
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Opinion: Do we want an apprenticeship levy – or a training levy?
There is a risk that increasing flexibility around the new apprenticeship levy could lead to its failure, warns Iain MackinnonThe siren calls are getting louder, but will they be silenced? As we draw...
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Agency workers can make whistleblowing claims against end-users
EAT clarifies how contract terms determine employer liabilityRecently the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) had to decide whether an agency worker could bring a whistleblowing claim against an end user...
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One third of employers use digital talent platforms
But critics raise concerns over poor-quality work and low payNew research has found that the use of digital talent platforms – which connect freelance workers with companies and individuals who require...
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